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Old 11-21-2013, 12:53 AM   #4
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Default Re: early V8 questions

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy View Post
Do a search for "universal joint lubrication" and info. appears.
http://fordbarn.com/forum/search.php?searchid=3346968
I can't get the URL above to work, try this one...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...nt+lubrication

I put J D C H grease in the steering box and U joint housing of my '35 fordor back in May of this year and have driven about 10,000 miles since then. This completely eliminated the leakage I was previously getting when using gear oils, plus the steering is now easier with the stock '35 steering box.

I prefer to use a ball bearing type pilot bearing with high temperature grease and seals on both sides. Some prefer the bronze bushing and profess they are flawless/infallible, but I have removed several that have worn egg shaped on the ID. I posted a report with pictures on this about two years ago that could probably be found by doing a search on "pilot bearing".
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...=pilot+bearing
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